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Data Management

ZENworks Data Management

The ZENworks capability, powered by Novell iFolder^®, that allows users to save files to a network storage location so they can be accessed and coordinated from multiple locations inside and outside the network.

See also Novell iFolder.

database

See ZENworks database.

Database Object Editor

In Server Management, the Database Object Editor supplements the discovery system. Sometimes auto discovery might not discover devices on your network, or might display incorrect information of the devices on your network. You can use Database Object Editor to add the missing entities into the database or to edit incorrect information of the entities.

Database server

In Desktop Management and Server Management, a server where the Inventory or Management and Monitoring Services database is running. The database can run on an Inventory or a Management Site server or on a different server.

See also Inventory database .

delta scan

In Desktop Management, an inventory scan that reports only the changes that have been made since the last scan.

See also full scan.

desktop application

In Desktop Management, an application that is either installed and run on a user workstation or installed to a network server and run on a user workstation.

Contrast with terminal server application; Web application.

Desktop Application Distribution

In Server Management, a Distribution that has been configured to distribute application objects (created in Desktop Management) and their associated files to Subscriber servers.

Desktop DNA

An application produced by Miramar* Systems*, used in conjunction with Desktop Management to migrate users' accounts, desktop settings, network settings, printer settings, applications, application settings, files, and folders to different workstations.

Desktop Management Agent

Desktop Management Agent.

Software installed on a workstation that users in an all-Windows environment or users located outside of the corporate network firewall can use to log in and authenticate the workstation to Novell eDirectory^TM using any port over HTTP or port 443 over HTTPS.

Users can forego the use of the Novell Client^TM if you install the Desktop Management Agent with Desktop Management. However, if you still want users to use the Novell Client, it will not have full ZENworks Desktop Management 6.5 functionality unless the ZENworks 6.5 Desktop Management Agent is also installed.

Desktop Management Interface

DMI.

In Desktop Management and Server Management, an industry-standard specification that the inventory scanner can use when looking for components on inventoried workstations or inventoried servers.

desktop policies

In Desktop Management, policies that affect the appearance and functionality of a workstation's desktop.

See also policy; policy package .

Desktop Preferences policy

Windows Desktop Preferences policy.

In Desktop Management, a policy that lets administrators enable roaming profiles and apply desktop settings. This policy is contained in the User package.

See also policy; policy package ; User Package.

Desktop Synchronization Integration Software

In Handheld Management, software that is required on machines where handheld devices cradle or synchronize using Microsoft ActiveSync or Palm HotSync. The Desktop Synchronization Integration software is also required on machines if you want to use Handheld Management to distribute software to BlackBerry devices. The Desktop Synchronization Integration software is required for Palm OS devices that do not support TCP/IP communications.

DHCP

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol.

Software that automatically assigns IP addresses to client stations logging onto a TCP/IP network. It eliminates having to manually assign permanent IP addresses. DHCP software typically runs on servers and is also found in network devices such as ISDN routers and modem routers that allow multiple users access to the Internet.

digest

In Server Management, a compressed form of a document, or an abstract from a document, that functions as a digital signature that is unique to the particular document. It is used by the Subscriber to determine whether a Distribution has been tampered with after it left the Distributor. This provides security against data loss across routed networks. Optionally, digests can be created for each Distribution at the time it is built. However, creating digests adds time to the distribution process.

disconnected mode

In Desktop Management, a Novell Application Launcher^TM method of operation where a workstation is not connected to Novell eDirectory^TM but can access applications that have been cached locally.

See also cache; remote mode.

DirXML

Data-sharing and synchronization software that leverages eDirectory to synchronize, transform, and distribute information across applications, databases, and directories.

See also eDirectory.

discovery

In Server Management, the process of determining the topology of your network, including devices, segments, and systems.

See also NetExplorer.

Discovery Configuration Utility

In Server Management, NXPCON. Used to change the discovery configuration.

See also discovery; NetExplorer.

distribute

1. In Desktop Management, to make an application available to users on their workstations. A distribution might install application files to a user's workstation, or it might make a Web application or a terminal server application available as a shortcut on the user's desktop.

2. In Server Management, to send a Distribution file from a Distributor server to a Subscriber server.

See also Distributor; Distribution; Subscriber.

distributed Application object

In Server Management, the Application object that is created by the Subscriber server receiving a Desktop Application Distribution, using the information from the golden Application object used to configure the Distribution. Distributed Application objects are not identical copies of golden application objects; their configurations are affected by the environment where they are created.

See also golden Application object.

Distributed Management Task Force

DMTF.

In Desktop Management and Server Management, an industry organization leading the development, adoption, and unification of management standards and initiatives for desktop, enterprise, and Internet environments.

For more information about DMTF, see the DMTF Web site.

Distributed Server Package

In Server Management, a policy package containing policies that are distributed to Subscriber servers for enforcement.

Distribution

1. In Desktop Management, a scheduled event that allows administrators to manage how application software packages are sent to a workstation. A distribution might install application files to a user's workstation, or it might make a Web application or a terminal server application available as a shortcut on the user's desktop.

2. In Handheld Management, a scheduled event that allows administrators to manage how software packages are sent to handheld devices.

See also package.

3. In Server Management, a configurable eDirectory object (TED Distribution) that represents a compressed file that is sent between Distributors and Subscribers. Distributions are listed in the properties of a Channel object. Distributions are defined as one of these types: File, FTP, HTTP, RPM, Desktop Application, Policy Package, and Software Package.

4. In Server Management, a compressed file containing server policies, new or updated software, individual program files (such as NLM programs), databases, documents, text files, and so forth. Its content is determined by the configuration in its associated Distribution object.

distribution rules

In Desktop Management, the set of requirements that a workstation must meet before Novell Application Launcher will distribute the application to the workstation. Distribution rules support the use of both AND/OR boolean operators as well as grouping of rules to provide flexible distribution conditions.

Distributor

1. In Server Management, a configurable eDirectory object (TED Distributor) that represents the server where the Distributor software is installed.

2. In Server Management, a server where the Distributor software is installed. This server uses the Distributor Agent software to build Distribution files from configurations in Distribution objects, then sends these compressed files to Subscriber servers.

Distributor Agent

In Server Management, software that builds Distributions based on the information contained in the Distribution objects that are associated with the Distributor, reads eDirectory for all Tiered Electronic Distribution configuration information, and sends Distributions to Subscribers.

See also Distributor; Distribution; Subscriber; TED.

Contrast with Subscriber Agent.

DLU policy

Dynamic Local User policy.

In Desktop Management, a policy that lets user accounts on Windows NT/2000/XP Professional workstations, 2000/2003 servers, and terminal servers be automatically managed (created, configured, and removed) when users log in to the Windows machine and authenticate to eDirectory. The Dynamic Local User policy is contained in the User package.

See also policy; policy package ; User Package.

DMI

Desktop Management Interface.

In Desktop Management and Server Management, an industry-standard specification that the inventory scanner can use when looking for components on inventoried workstations or inventoried servers.

DMTF

Distributed Management Task Force.

For more information about DMTF, see the DMTF Web site.

DNS

Domain Name System.

In Desktop Management and Server Management, a distributed database system that provides name-to-IP address mapping for computers on an internetwork or on the Internet.

domain

In a Microsoft network, a subnetwork comprised of a group of clients and servers under the control of one security database. Dividing a Microsoft network into domains improves its performance and security.

Domain Name System

DNS.

In Desktop Management and Server Management, a distributed database system that provides name-to-IP address mapping for computers on an internetwork or on the Internet.

Dump mode

In Desktop Management, an imaging mode that shows information about storage devices and partitions on the computer.

Dynamic Local User policy

DLU policy.

See also policy; policy package ; User Package.